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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
An official War Office statement from Berlin today admits that German forces evacuated positions near Serre on the Somme front as British troops advanced. The move followed intensified fighting and marked a shift in lines in this sector.
Berlin reports evacuation near Serre on the Somme front and a British repulse near Loos after heavy fighting. London tallies a successful advance north of Beaucourt sur Ancre, gains 400 yards front, and a successful nighttime raid by Canadian troops near Cite Raon with officer capture and 99 ranks. Pope Benedict orders measures to mitigate Belgian deportations and directs Cardinal Mercier to aid civilians and families, with parish priests to assist identification, charity, and the return of deported men.
Petrograd via London reports the repulse of Teutonic attacks along the northern Rumanian front. The bulletin also notes successful Russian raiding and mining operations around Smorgon in the Russian region.
Paris January 18 reports a quiet night along the entire front with no activity reported by the War Office. Military officials gave no additional details and emphasized routine conditions on the front.
Washington reports on January 18 states the Russians were repulsed along the northern Romanian front near the Otuz road where German forces broke through. A House committee investigating the attack continues to seek a competent panel of counsel to lead the inquiry, with legal experts and congressmen debating the process and powers.
An Athens dispatch to Reuters reports Venizelists released after compliance with entente demands. The dispatch notes quiet prevails in Athens, with no further details on the release terms or conditions.
In Dan ich West Indies Washington DC an item titled to honor Admiral Dow er was introduced by Representative Allen for a joint resolution. The proposal names a new purchase in recognition of the admiral amid ongoing government efforts in the region.
Reading describes a bail set under $1,000 for multiple defendants in a Hornet related case with references to the United States covert intel initiatives and an arrest in Oregon. Details are fragmented with names, dates, and charges poorly legible, but mentions Caledinia terms, a court appearance, and a failing inability to post bail.
Wallington Jan 1 The entente note addressed by Arthur Balfour British foreign minister to Ambassador Spring-Rice delivered to the state department amplifies their reply to President Wilsons note detailing why a peace possible now cannot satisfy allied aims. It urges expulsion of Turkey from Europe restoration of Alsace Lorraine to France and reparation of Italian Trieste and other territorial changes. It argues durable peace requires ending causes of unrest, discrediting central powers methods, and some form of international sanction behind law and treaties. Britain accepts the president’s peace idea though not fully committing to it.
Washington officials welcomed Britain's supplementary note to the entente reply in President Wilson's peace plan. The note backs enforcing treaties and international law, signaling possible sanctions though Wilson has not decided his next move. Officials see potential to advance a national sanction toward postwar enforcement.
Washington March 18 report urges retention of all navy yards and submarine bases while calling for a thorough survey of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. A special Navy Commission chaired by Rear Admiral Helm found that complete reports require further investigation and warned against hasty abolishment of continental United States yards.
New York wires report German raider may be Vinnta or Moews, with 16.1 million to 20 million dollars in losses so far. Shipping circles fear the raider moves north toward busy lanes. one steamer St Theodore allegedly converted to a commerce raider. Separate dispatch says Ambassador Gerard offered to resign if Wilson disapproved of his banquet speech.
Washington January 15 Representative Porter I Hale addressed the House by unanimous consent on the death of Admiral Dewey. His heartily applauded address praised the heroism of a life that inspired the nation and echoed that Vermont gave him to the world.
Washington officials announce national honors for Admiral Dewey with a Capitol rotunda funeral on Saturday The government will close all departments Congress in recess flags will be half mast naval and military forces to honor the hero Secretary Daniels orders mourning uniforms 19 gun salute and tribute from President Wilson and lawmakers in expressions of regret
Reports from Norfolk indicate at least ten British warships are searching for German raiders destroying allied merchant ships in the Atlantic. A submarine sighting 800 miles off the Virginia coast is noted, along with a raider last seen about 1800 miles from Virginia.
Tamim reports that the British steamer Auch Craze the Kinporney and the Danish steamer Omek have been sunk. The British steamer Garfeh was set to the bottom.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Lansing stating he breakfasted at a Baltimore hotel with Bonard Maruch, denying any acquaintance or conversations with Barard. He claimed to have left Washington only once since the election, to attend the Army and Navy game in New York on November 25.
Fragmentary obituary note records attendance for a Dewey funeral in Philadelphia on January 18. The text mentions individuals and a medical figure, with limited legible names and affiliations, reflecting a fragmented report from the era. Potential references include G or by Physiemme Ly and Procter of Awdlaml, with Lynam Browkett cited as a representative.
Roosevelt issued a statement praising Admiral Dewey as a patriotic American. The remark noted Dewey’s service in Manila and compared him to Farragut, while acknowledging Dewey was not among the finest figures in American life. The tribute described him as a noble naval officer and a man of character.
Dr Angus H L Smith died in New York City early this morning after contracting streptococcal meningitis. A telegram to Donald Smith from Gordon A Smith announced the death and said the body would be brought to South Ryegate for a funeral on Saturday. He leaves his mother Mrs M F McDonald and several brothers, with relatives in Barre and Granville.
Miss More Millier of Pawtucket announces that Harte will entertain the Vermont Maccabees at their September rally in Barre. The event aims to unite Maccabees from across the state and includes juvenile guards activities. A dedicatory trip to Port Huron, Michigan, is proposed, and local plans feature a sleighride and various social events.
Eight year old Clifford Midam, son of Mr and Mrs Harry McLam, was thrown under a double runner sled on the main road near Topeham on a Wednesday morning. The sleigh owned by George Taplin and driven by Dennison Eastman had just dropped the children at the school when the driver saw the boy in a dangerous condition. Dr Darling of South Ryegate attended the injured child. He suffered scalp wounds, a cut chin, and possible internal injuries as a result of the accident.
George W. Perkins urged Republican leaders to replace the harmony plan with a Progressive-leaning arrangement and demanded a full fall meeting of the party committee. He cited backers from New York and Lake County and pressed for joint action with the Progressive bloc.
John H. Watson of Montpelier was elected chief justice by the Vermont legislature, succeeding Loveland Munson who retired after 28 years on the bench. Other promotions followed with Se Nece Haselton, George M. Powers, and William H. Taylor named as associates, while Willard W. Miles moved to the high court. The joint assembly voted amid a busy session approving measures on mortgages, state building funding, and other acts.
Louis Meyer of Highgate dies from burns sustained while handling a stove at home. He suffered severe injuries last week and died at St. Allen’s hospital. Funeral plans were not announced, and the community mourns his loss.
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